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Were the Apollo-class cruisers Elswick designs?

The small Apollo class does not qualify as a true Elswick design, although it is close enough to invite comparison.

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Were the Apollo-class cruisers Elswick designs?

Short answer

Not really. They are too small for the category, though close enough to invite comparison.

Notes

Asked whether the Apollo class counted as Elswick designs, the answer is no in strict terms. Their small size places them outside the usual Elswick cruiser category, although the resemblance is close enough to explain the question. The exchange keeps a useful distinction between a broad design comparison and a firm classification.